rigatoni

noun

rig·​a·​to·​ni ˌri-gə-ˈtō-nē 

: pasta made in short wide fluted tubes

Examples of rigatoni in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This pancetta carbonara swaps spaghetti for mezze rigatoni, whose ridges and wide tubes catch the glossy egg-and-Parmesan sauce—and plenty of crispy pork. — Inés Anguiano, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 Aug. 2026

Veal and beef meatballs pair nicely with a smoky pomodoro sauce and mini rigatoni. — Connie Ogle july 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026

Catalina Bar and Kitchen’s spicy rigatoni is a must-try, Cephas and Tran said. — Laura Horne july 31, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026

Standard-length rigatoni, penne, ziti, or even farfalle also work. — Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 26 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

Italian, plural, from rigato furrowed, fluted, from past participle of rigare to furrow, flute, from riga line, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German rīga line — more at row

First Known Use

circa 1923, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for rigatoni

• abalone
• acrimony
• alimony
• antimony
• ceremony
• chalcedony
• cicerone
• cosmogony
• eurozone
• lithopone
• macaroni
• matrimony